ISCO-08 3522
Telecommunications engineering technicians
60.2%
ADI · 153rd of 433 · 95% interval 41.4–78.6
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 60.2% of the task time of telecommunications engineering technicians, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full60.2%
153rd of 433 · interval 41.4–78.6
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time47.2%
146th of 433 · interval 40.5–54.2
Evidence30
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.4 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 39.8%L2Partial delegation · 60.1%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
30 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 5.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 4.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 52 min | – |
| Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 4.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 4.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 4.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, and energy efficient televisions.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 3.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 3.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 22 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 3.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 5.0 h | Access to systems |
| Review, develop, or prepare maintenance standards.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 3.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 3.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | Accountability |
Show the other 15 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 3.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.4% | L2 | L3L2 | 78% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 60.2% | 65 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.391 | 58 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.273 | 59 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 91 | 90 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.319 | 69 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.02 | 49 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (35)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Computer network and systems technicians 3513 | 97.4 | |
| Web technicians 3514 | 97.1 | |
| Information and communications technology operations technicians 3511 | 95.3 | |
| Information and communications technology user support technicians 3512 | 91.4 | |
| Broadcasting and audiovisual technicians 3521 | 45.0 |
Dashed line: telecommunications engineering technicians (60.2%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Telecommunications engineering technicians (ISCO-08 3522), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3522
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Telecommunications engineering technicians (ISCO-08 3522)}
}Machine-readable
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